€2,420
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3 days and 4 nights of superb riding routes in the ancient East of Ireland
Our Ancient East of Ireland motorcycle tour is perfect for riders who want to see Ireland’s heritage and enjoy superb riding routes. You’ll be on your bike every day, exploring parts of Dublin, Meath, Wicklow and more – truly the best that Ireland’s east coast has to offer!
This is quickly becoming one of our most popular tours, despite only being introduced last year. The Lemonrock team know this area intimately – as Paul, our co-founder, lives here! We have selected riding routes with an emphasis on scenery and being off the beaten path. Each evening relax in the luxurious 4 star hotel, Trim Castle Hotel.
Guided Option: This tour is offered with 2 guided options – you can enjoy a guide on Day 1 or for the entire 3 days. Our guide, Brian, runs a local professional motorcycle training school and knows every backroad on the Ancient East.
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Tour Type | Self Guided or Guided Guide available for 1 or 3 days |
Self Ride | Choose your own dates |
Duration | 5 days vacation, 3 riding days |
Hotel Nights | 4 nights bed & breakfast in Trim Castle Hotel or similar |
KM's | 940km, riding approx 310km per day |
Skill Level | Intermediate: Routes include switchbacks and narrow roads |
Highlights | Trim Castle, Kells, Clonmacnoise, Hill of Tara, Sally Gap, Wicklow Gap, Glenmalure |
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Day 2 – Northeast Carlingford Ride 5 hours / 300Km
This route is a favourite riding route taking in a combination of excellent riding roads and ancient sites along the way.
A visit of Bru na Boinne, (Newgrange Methalithic Tombs) entrance ticket included.
For those new to riding this part of the world, we offer an option to take our motorcycle guide and professional trainer, Brian from Trim Motorcycling Training, on this first day. Brian also is available for the entire 3 days tour.
Places of interest include:-
Day 3 – Midlands – 250Km / 4 hrs
Today’s ride takes us westward to the midlands, and through some wonderfully quiet roads. We love the yesteryear atmosphere of the quiet villages where you are unlikely to meet tourists. Places we visit include:-
As today’s ride is shorter than the other day’s rides, we have the option to visit Dublin for the evening or relax in Trim.
Day 4 – The Garden of Ireland – 380KM / 6hrs
This ride takes in some of the favoured riding routes from the Dublin motorcycling enthusiasts. We ride south east into Co. Wicklow, which is known as The Garden of Ireland, due to its wonderful scenery. It equally excels as a riding destination which these passes and destinations to enjoy:-
Depending on time of flight, you may have time for shopping in Dublin or take a direct shuttle service back to Dublin Airport.
Included in your Ancient East of Ireland tour package is a personalised itinerary which you can download to your phone.
We include everything from your flight details and airport transfers to hotel check in references. You’ll also find points of interest and our favourite places to explore along the riding route, as well as some frequently asked questions, contact numbers and manuals.
We will send this to you and your group ahead of time so that you can start reading before your trip! On arrival, we’ll also present you with a souvenir road book.
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